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1 June 2003

 
'03 Pick-Up Buyer's Guide
How the climate has changed over the years! So diverse have our interests become that we now demand utility just as much as space and comfort. And so good have pick-up trucks become that they now offer as much comfort and space as utility. It's evolution of the species - so says Darwin - both ours and the pickup. [Drive

Healthy Fast Food?
If you're a busy traveler, you know all about grabbing a bite on the go. Fast food can usually be quite a formidable enemy -- but there are a few exceptions. Here's the low-down on healthier fast food choices so you don't feel as guilty for making a pit stop in the drive-through. [Eat Right

Mickey & the Military!
Walt Disney Parks & Resorts offers active U.S. military personnel a chance to enjoy complimentary, multi-day admission into Disney's US theme parks and discounts for Disney Cruise Line, with additional special offers for family members and friends. [Salute]



DID YOU KNOW?

The 13th-annual “America’s Best Beaches” List crowned Kaanapali Beach in Hawaii with top honors. Other beaches in Hawaii, Florida and North Carolina made the top 10. [Sail]

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Retro Luxury on Rails
A Journey on the American Orient Express

Take a journey on shining rails that crisscross the continent, affording scenes of snow-capped mountains, deep-forested canyons threaded with glinting rivers. Or intimate close-ups of crops in rows and old barns, county-seat courthouse squares and barbecue backyards of city suburbs. And the thrumming heart of great cities.  [ride]


2004 Chrysler Pacifica
'Sports Tourer' Meshes Vehicle Styles

Although it has the same number of seats as a minivan, the Pacifica doesn't drive like a large vehicle and doesn't have a minivan shape or stodgy minivan image. A functional family vehicle that's also hip and stylish? Go figure! Go Chrysler!
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ALSO:
New Crash Test Ratings from NHTSA
The US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently released another batch of '03 and '04 NCAP crash test results. From Chrysler Pacifica to BMW Z4, Cadillac Escalade to Nissan Murano -- see the new results. [Read]

MADD Honors Victims, Unveils Plan
Commemorating the 15th anniversary the worst drunk driving crash in US history, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and members of Congress recently honored victims and survivors and announced details of MADD's federal proposal to reduce drunk driving deaths and injuries. [More]

Poll: Most Think Drivers, Not Road or Cars, Are Biggest Danger
[CNN] - In a recent poll, more than 90 percent of drivers admitted to engaging in risky behavior behind the wheel. See the top 10 mistakes drivers make and discover if you have bad driving habits. [Go]



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NYC's Hotel Edison
Located in Times Square, the historic Hotel Edison is a budget-minded professional's dream. Affordable, gorgeous, with an enviable location, Hotel Edison even takes you back in time to the 1920s! [Time Travel]

Hyundai Fights Cancer
Building upon its commitment to fighting pediatric cancer, Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) presented a $1,127,369 donation to its national philanthropy - the world-renowned Jimmy Fund Clinic at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. [The good fight]

The Original Florida
Tallahassee may be Florida's capital city, but it's probably not exactly what you think of when you hear the words Florida vacation. And we hope to change that! [Read on]

B&Bs: Perking it Up!
S
hould you consider staying at a B&B during your next business trip or vacation? Well, if you like great perks and plenty of bonuses -- a B&B might be right up your alley! [Go